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🌱 How New Iberia volunteers saved this year’s big Fourth of July rodeo

New Iberia, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up New Iberia! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How New Iberia volunteers saved this year’s big Fourth of July rodeo
  • How New Iberia Senior High helped launch a Grambling State standout.

Also on today's calendar: Tone Up the Body and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 72.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Influx of volunteers makes it a done deal for 73rd annual IR&GC Fishing Rodeo on July 3-5 (thedailyiberian.com) — Organizers with ties to New Iberia have secured enough volunteers to ensure the 73rd Iberia Rod & Gun Club Saltwater Fishing Rodeo happens July 3–5 at Cypremort Point. Local residents are invited to fish, volunteer, or donate prizes, with a planning meeting June 14 at a New Iberia home and strong emphasis on family traditions and community support.
   

• Teche region sends another wave of talent to college football (thedailyiberian.com) — A standout mention for New Iberia comes as Grambling State defensive back Markel Linzer is credited with leading New Iberia Senior High to its best football season in years. The broader story spotlights how schools across the Teche region, from Loreauville to Westgate and Jeanerette, continue sending a steady stream of local talent into college football programs nationwide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Beachmaids Cleaning Service 🐚✨
    We are hardworking ladies dedicated to making your space shine. With care, respect, and attention to detail, we treat every home as if it were our… (Nextdoor Main Street)
  • Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in New Iberia. Apply here.
  • Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in New Iberia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Iberia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Broussard

  • BJ's Poor Boys Keeps Olde Tyme Tradition Alive in Broussard (bylocalnews.com)
  • Lafayette Parish Leaders Urge Residents to Prepare as Hurricane Season Begins (bylocalnews.com)
  • Three Acadiana Businesses Are Closing Including a Longstanding Mexican Restaurant in Broussard (kpel965.com)

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Ok New Iberia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Iberia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Iberia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.